starter won't start

Posted by chris [207.212.155.198] on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 03:04:49 :

My truck has been sitting for a few years and used to run fine. Now starter won't crank, battery is fine. Wiring looks good. Local guy suggested smakin' it with a hammer while an accomplice pushes the starter pedal. Opinons? Suggestions? Thanks!

Follow Ups:

• Corrosion inside battery cables - Paul Cook in Kempner, TX 16:21:39 12/12/2010
  • Umm voltage drop test?.. for any componet, like a cable. - Chriscase 18:02:03 12/12/2010
• Re: starter won't start - Dave Royal 13:09:22 12/12/2010
• These trucks are not exactley space shuttles - Chriscase 11:18:20 12/12/2010
• Re: starter won't start - Paul(in NY) 10:13:19 12/12/2010
  • Re: starter won't start - Jerry in Idaho 11:02:27 12/12/2010
• Re: starter won't start - Vaughn 10:10:08 12/12/2010
• Re: remove it and fix or get it fixed - mike Stone Idaho, USA 10:04:00 12/12/2010
  • Re: a half moon wrench does the job - mike Stone Idaho, USA 10:57:41 12/12/2010
• Re: starter won't start - Will (in IL) 08:12:27 12/12/2010
  • Re: starter won't start - junior 10:50:26 12/12/2010
    • Re: starter won't start - Will (in IL) 11:32:06 12/12/2010

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